Comparison

Scrypted vs CameraSpy for HomeKit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scrypted

This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.

Highlights
  • ONVIF/RTSP camera integration
  • Remote live stream and recording access
  • Real-time motion alerts
  • Smart search for footage
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • User-friendly interface
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Scrypted NVR - Smart Camera Monitoring & Recording Stay connected to your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras with Scrypted NVR, the ultimate video recording and monitoring solution. Effortlessly manage, record, and access your live camera feeds from anywhere, at any time, directly from your iOS device. Key Features: Seamless Camera Integration: Connect and manage multiple ONVIF and RTSP-enabled cameras with ease. Remote Access: View live streams and recordings from your cameras securely from any location. Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant notifications when motion is detected or events are triggered. Smart Search: Quickly find and review recorded footage with advanced search options. Multi-Device Support: Sync and access your cameras across multiple iOS devices. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and layout for easy navigation and monitoring. Whether you're home or away, keep an eye on what matters most with Scrypted NVR. Download today and take control of your security system like never before!

About

CameraSpy for HomeKit

View multiple HomeKit cameras simultaneously in live or still image formats. Tap to enlarge and zoom, and control other HomeKit devices directly from the camera view. Unlock advanced features with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous live camera display
  • Full-screen view with zoom
  • Control HomeKit devices
  • Customizable snapshot intervals
  • Adjustable camera image size and scroll
  • Support for various HomeKit device types
Features
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Display several HomeKit cameras simultaneously as a live image or as a still image. Tap on a camera image to switch to full screen mode and zoom in. You can display and control your HomeKit devices under your camera images. If you want to display/control more than 1 HomeKit device, you need to unlock this feature with an in-app purchase. Options: - Snapshot update interval - Accent color - Size and scroll direction of your camera images - Automatically switch back from live to still image - Choosable device icons - Long press to activate device - iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS & macOS CameraSpy app Supported HomeKit devices: cameras, scenes, switches, dimmers, garage doors, locks, door/window sensors, window covers, temperature sensors (For unsupported devices, you can create scenes in the Home app to use them here)

Screenshots

Scrypted3 screens
CameraSpy for HomeKit2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scrypted at none against CameraSpy for HomeKit's 1. Scrypted also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). CameraSpy for HomeKit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CameraSpy for HomeKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scrypted asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CameraSpy for HomeKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrypted has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Scrypted's written reviews are positive against 0% of CameraSpy for HomeKit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, CameraSpy for HomeKit every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Scrypted versus CameraSpy for HomeKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScryptedCameraSpy for HomeKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVysor, Inc.Michael Lindinger

Customer experience

Scrypted

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

CameraSpy for HomeKit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scrypted

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CameraSpy for HomeKit

One-time1
  • Full app$8.99

Questions

Is Scrypted free?
Scrypted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CameraSpy for HomeKit free?
CameraSpy for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scrypted or CameraSpy for HomeKit?
CameraSpy for HomeKit is rated higher. Scrypted averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while CameraSpy for HomeKit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scrypted or CameraSpy for HomeKit have ads?
Neither Scrypted nor CameraSpy for HomeKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrypted or CameraSpy for HomeKit?
Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, and CameraSpy for HomeKit every 5 weeks. Most recently, Scrypted was updated on November 3, 2026 and CameraSpy for HomeKit on November 1, 2026.

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